Holidaymakers taking phone out of Britain this summer warned over £175 bill

Published date15 April 2024
AuthorJames Rodger
Publication titleEdinburghLive (Scotland)
A survey by holiday provider On the Beach found that 87 per cent of respondents were concerned about racking up costly charges while roaming in Europe

The warning comes after the UK left the EU, meaning mobile phone operators are now able to charge for data usage abroad.

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On the Beach chief customer officer Zoe Harris said: "Some of the high mobile phone bills holidaymakers are returning to are more expensive than the holidays themselves, that's why we're taking a stand against mobile phone carriers."

To combat the issue, On the Beach is offering free mobile data to customers booking holidays for 2024, reports Birmingham Live.

Harris added: "For 2024 On the Beach holidays we're offering our holidaymakers free mobile data, meaning Brits can roam all they want and not get charged an arm and a leg for doings so."

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